Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has praised Aston Villa’s acquisition of Belgian international Amadou Onana from Everton, according to Sportblog247.com. This signing marks a significant boost for Unai Emery’s squad as they prepare for their first UEFA Champions League campaign since the 1982-83 season.

Onana, a Belgian-Senegalese midfielder, had been heavily linked with a move away from Goodison Park during the summer transfer window. Aston Villa secured his signature for a fee of approximately £50 million. Oliseh described Onana as a perfect addition for the team, predicting that his presence will significantly enhance Aston Villa’s performance in the upcoming season.

“This transfer deal [Amadou Onana] has the potential to take Unai Emery’s Aston Villa to a totally different level. Be smart, don’t you dare bet against Villa this season,” Oliseh wrote on his X (formerly Twitter) page.

Onana was a standout performer for Belgium during their Euro 2024 campaign, playing every minute of the tournament. With Aston Villa qualifying for the UEFA Champions League, he now has the chance to showcase his talents on an even larger stage.

Onana joined Everton from Lille for £33 million in 2022, making 72 appearances and scoring four goals for the Toffees. With the purchase of Onana, Villa’s transfer spending has reached £140 million, according to the BBC. They are also linked with Super Eagles attacker Kelechi Iheanacho, who is currently a free agent.